Welcome to Neilson's Mountain Hollow 

     

Custom knives by J. Neilson
            
        ...above photos by Chuck Ward Photography

    
        Hello, I'm J. Neilson and I work from my homestead-style farm in the endless mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania.  Here, I have been able to develop my longtime interests in knife making and forging into more than just a hobby.  The quiet setting and scarcity of neighbors is the perfect background to allow me to develop my skills.  I put a great deal of effort into my wares and take considerable pride in the finished products.  

     All aspects of the knife making are done by me, using both forging and stock removal methods, including on site heat treating and damascus making. I offer fixed blade knives, mostly bowies,  daggers, hunter/skinner styles, everyday carry and historic replicas as well as the occasional tomahawk and sword.  

"Forging the 2012 March of Dimes Charity Knife"

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articles, blurbs, tutorials & awards.


Full-time maker since 2003,
ABS Journeyman Smith 2006,
ABS Master Smith 2008

  My 5 Master Smith Test Knives -
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      As a firm believers that a knife and sheath should come as a set and compliment each other, each fixed blade knife comes with a custom fitted sheath. The leather work is done by true leather crafters such as Paul Long of Texas, among others, using a variety of leathers, both domestic and exotic. Each sheath is designed for a specific knife using custom carving, tooling, inlays, etc. Being able to hand over a completed knife to a custom craftsman and have them match the sheath to that piece makes for a much more complete set. As opposed to just a knife with a plain "piece-of-skin" sheath.    

I have also started adding my own Kydex sheaths for some of my "basic utility" and "bug-out" models.

     I spend much of my time working on custom orders, however, I am continuously changing my line of  “in stock” items. If you look at the "knives" page of this web site you will see I like variety.  If you are looking for something special, I invite you to inquire about it, be it a variation of one of my existing designs or something completely new.

Please check my Information page to learn more & enjoy your visit.
 

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Some pix from teaching at Jim Clow's Hammer-In at his shop in Alberta, Canada this past June...
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American Bladesmith Society


NJKCA

 

J. Neilson

 ABS Mastersmith

291 Scouten Rd.

Wyalusing, PA 18853

Phone: (570) 746-4944 / Cell: (570) 721-0470
Email: mountainhollow@epix.net

 
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